Cost Manager

As a Cost Manager at AECOM Netherlands you will play a pivotal role in supporting Project Managers with comprehensive cost control across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for both client-facing and internal project management activities ensuring robust cost evaluation effective change management and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

You will join a dynamic Netherlands team of 110 professionals based in The Hague forming part of AECOMs global network of over 50000 experts. This extensive network enables us to bring a wealth of knowledge innovation and best practices to every project we deliver.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and control project budgets providing ongoing cost reviews and trend assessments.
Advise on value engineering and cost optimization strategies to keep projects within budget.
Coordinate the variations process and manage change orders including evaluation of client changes and contra charges.
Review and approve contractor invoices prepare interim payment certificates and oversee the settlement of final accounts.
Attend and contribute to regular cost meetings producing clear and concise monthly cost reports.
Deliver cost advisory services and support value/cost analysis for both internal stakeholders and clients.
Maintain effective communication with project teams contractors and clients to ensure alignment and transparency.
Participate in the bid process as required supporting the bidding team with input and pricing for cost management fee services.

Qualifications :

In-depth knowledge of Dutch cost management practices and the local market.
Fluency English and Dutch preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
High degree of accuracy and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Strong team orientation and customer focus (internal and external).
Advanced proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and MS Project.
Membership in the Institution of Chartered Surveyors is preferred.

Additional Information :

As AECOMs Project Management business continues to expand in the Netherlands this role offers significant long-term opportunities for professional growth. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of multidisciplinary projects across the wider region and to help shape innovative solutions that drive value for clients and partners.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time